The engineering services industry has reaped success from outsourcing and globalization in recent years. One of the critical factors for achieving outsourcing success is identifying and assessing an engineering services partner who can meet an original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM’s) needs in all the markets it serves. Evaluations based on qualities such as an outsourcing partner’s technology expertise, control mechanisms, engagement models and protection of intellectual property can guide an OEM to success. This white paper discusses the best practices for establishing an engineering services Center of Excellence (CoE) that can meet the needs of the OEMs today. It will provide the essential elements for evolving the CoE over time, to transform the partnership.